ABOUT THE ARTIST
Amy Der-Ironstar from Winnipeg
Amy Der-Ironstar (Nakoda, Cree, Chinese) is the designer behind Ironstar Co., rooted in Carry the Kettle Nakoda First Nation and Fort Belknap Reservation. She learned sewing and beadwork at a young age from her grandmother, Alice Ironstar—Medicine Bracelet Woman—whose artistry and teachings continue to guide her work today.
The Ironstar name and star-blanket emblem honour her family, her heritage, and the generational tradition she proudly carries forward.
